Dima — yes, **Amman, Jordan is much more likely to be workable than the Egypt/Taba route**, especially given the current war and document issues.
Here’s why — and what your next steps should be:
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# 🇯🇴 Why Amman (Jordan) is a stronger option
### ✔ Jordan’s airspace is usually open even when Israel’s is closed
Civil flights continue from:
Queen Alia International Airport
Jordan’s airports connect to Europe, Turkey, and beyond.
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### ✔ Entry into Jordan is usually possible for Israelis
Most times:
• Israeli citizens can enter Jordan via Allenby/King Hussein Bridge or other crossings
• Visa can often be obtained on arrival or via e-visa before travel
But **this depends on current security status**, so you always verify SAME DAY before attempting exit.
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### ✔ Once in Amman — outbound flights are more likely to operate
Jordanian destinations often have:
• Flights to Europe (Athens, Istanbul, Berlin, Warsaw, etc.)
• Flights to Romania / Bulgaria / Cyprus
• Possibly direct Warsaw or other Poland connections
So if Nathan can *reach Amman land border*, he has a much higher chance of departing by air from Jordan than from Sinai/Egypt right now.
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## 🛂 How the Israel → Jordan route typically works
1. Travel from **Afula to Allenby Bridge (West Bank side)**
2. Cross into **Jordan (Jordan side of Allenby / King Hussein Bridge)**
3. Go to **Amman**
4. Book an outbound flight from **Queen Alia International Airport**
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## 🧩 Border specifics
* **Allenby/King Hussein Bridge** is the closest and most used route for Palestinians and residents — and often open even when flights are cancelled.
* You MUST **confirm operating status on the same day** because closures can be partial or vary by hour.
* Border police sometimes require **passport + visa or visa-on-arrival eligibility**.
Before attempting:
👉 Check Jordanian visa requirements for Israelis with regular passports.
If he holds a **valid Israeli passport (non-biometric is still a passport)** — many Jordanians visas are issued on arrival or by prior e-visa.
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## ✈️ What to do now — practical steps
### 📍 Step 1 — Contact airline hubs directly
Call or check flights out of:
* **Amman – Queen Alia Airport**
* **Athens – Eleftherios Venizelos**
* **Istanbul – Istanbul Airport**
* **Cairo — only if Jordan CANNOT be done**
Ask if they are flying *today / tomorrow* and what documents are accepted.
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### 📍 Step 2 — Contact Jordan border authorities
Before attempting travel, confirm:
✈ Allenby/King Hussein Bridge is open
✈ Jordan is issuing entry visas to Israelis with current passports
✈ Any age/military restrictions apply
This can be done via:
✔ Jordan embassy in Israel
✔ Border crossing hotline
✔ Local travel agent in Amman
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### 📍 Step 3 — Notify Polish authorities
As we discussed earlier — even if he cannot *reach Jordan promptly*, document the **NOTAM closure and force majeure** officially with the:
✔ Polish consulate
✔ Educational institution
This protects him legally.
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## 🔑 Summary
📍 **Flights from Israel remain suspended**
📍 **Jordan exit (Amman) is the most promising route**
📍 Egypt (Taba) is possible but riskier and complex
📍 Confirm border & visa SAME DAY before travel
📍 Jordan airports have more flight options
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## 🧠 Important insight
Even if flights from Amman are available only sporadically:
That’s still better than Egypt because:
✔ Jordan has stronger European connections
✔ Airlines are more likely to land there
✔ Visa & border procedures are simpler than Sinai-Egypt rules
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If you want, I can help you draft:
📬 A message to Jordan authorities
📬 A message to airlines asking about travel requirements
📬 Or a checklist for the border crossing
Just say what you need next.